The wonders of allopathic medicine are truly amazing, yet they are useful when one is already "sick." Western medicine is not as good as other traditional systems in preventive medicine.
Ayurveda has many herbs and herbal formulas for the immune system. Once WIDELY used formula is Chyawanprash. It is an herbal jam that tastes like a sweet and spicy apple butter. Traditional formulas (there are many on the market and some change the original formula) have around 40 ingredients; something to strengthen almost every system of the body. Take 1 teaspoon a day, doubling to 2 teaspoons if you think you are coming down with conditions such as a cold or ordinary seasonal (not H1N1) flu. It is also best to see your doctor to make sure there is not a more serious condition lurking.
Ayurveda is a centuries old science of healthcare practiced in India for centuries, and even today. Ayurveda believes that good health is achieved by taking care of all aspects of life: herbs, diet, exercise, massage and lifestyle changes. Ayurveda is truly integrative and the basis of lifestyle plans are ones' unique constitution, defined by the doshas (to find out your dosha: http://bit.ly/NFDoshatest). Once you know your Doshas (combination of Vata, Pitta, Kapha); you will know what is best for you in terms of diet, exercise, lifestyle, daily herbal therapy and more.
Winter in the northern hemisphere is approaching. Winter is considered the Vata time of year. Vata folks inherently have a weaker immune system as compared to Pitta or Kapha people. Yet this those who are Pitta or Kapha are not unaffected by assaults to their immune system - it just take them longer to succumb.
Chyawanprash can be taken year-round, daily. One company that makes the item using the original formula is Nature's Formulary. No preservatives are used and the product is packaged in the USA (saving American jobs) http://bit.ly/NFcprash
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